Homemade Cauliflower Rice (Keto, Paleo and AIP)
Say hello to this easy keto cauliflower rice recipe! This complete guide includes several methods for making easy keto rice. This is a recipe that can be used as a base for all of your best riced cauliflower recipes yet to come!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 96kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups cauliflower rice about 1 medium head, riced - see post for preparation methods
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt or kala namak black salt - read about Kala Namak
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or adjust to taste. Omit for AIP
Instructions
- Process a head of cauliflower using a food processor, box grater, chef's knife or blender as described in this post (or use pre-made or frozen riced cauliflower).
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet.
- Add the riced cauliflower, salt and pepper (if using).
- Sauté for about 5 minutes, uncovered, until soft (if using frozen cauliflower, add a few more minutes).
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Variations
- Cilantro lime – add 1-2 tablespoons of lime juice, some lime zest and chopped cilantro. Or, mix in some Cilantro Lime Salad Dressing or Mexican Chimichurri Sauce.
- Onion and garlic – add some finely chopped onion and/or garlic (omit for low-FODMAP)
- Add a sprinkle of your favorite Tikka Masala Powder, or stir in some homemade Tikka Masala Paste and try cooking with ghee instead of olive oil
- Use toasted sesame oil, and add some chopped green onions
- Add your favorite shredded cheese after cooking and cover
- Saute in coconut milk, and add a tablespoon or two of coconut cream
- Make it 'cous cous' by sauteing in olive oil and cooking covered for 5 minutes or until tender
- Garlic and herb – saute a couple garlic cloves in the oil and add chopped fresh herbs such as basil, parsley, chives or cilantro just before serving
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 633mg | Fiber: 3g | Net Carbs*: 4g